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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Diethylhexyl Carbonate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyacrylamide
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Triethanolamine
BufferingDiglucosyl Gallic Acid
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
C9-11 Pareth-6
EmulsifyingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Water, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Propylene Glycol, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Polysorbate 20, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Ceteareth-20, Isostearyl Isostearate, Mica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyacrylamide, Sodium Benzoate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Chlorphenesin, C13-14 Isoparaffin, BHT, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Hyaluronic Acid, Triethanolamine, Diglucosyl Gallic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, C9-11 Pareth-6, Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Water
Skin ConditioningPanthenol 10%
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tromethamine
BufferingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Panthenol 10%, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tromethamine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Copper Tripeptide-1
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
